Electrify America’s DC Fast-Charging Hub Opening Soon in Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Downtown Santa Barbara will soon be home to one of the larger Electrify America DC Fast Charging hubs.

"20 charging stations are going in," said Adam Prado, the project's electrical foreman. "This is one of the bigger sites, it's a great growing community. Great to see these going in all across California."

The new stations are going in at the corner of Chapala and Carrillo Streets, at the site of the former Greyhound bus station, and will provide the fastest method of charging for electric vehicles (EV).

Work crew have spent the past four months on this Electrify America project. A pergola covered waiting area and landscaping are among final installations going in.

 Once complete, drivers will be able to enter and exit the property from both sides.

"Everyone's excited. People walking by they say, 'Wow!' They've see this lot empty for so long and to see what they have become now, they're really excited for it."

Prado said ADA accessible parking will also be included.  

He was not able to give an exact opening date but said "soon."